Drug smuggling is silent terrorism, says LG Sinha during anti-drug campaign in Srinagar

Sinha described drug smuggling as silent terrorism and said it would be dealt with as the nation’s enemies. He outlined a 360-degree approach—dismantling supply chains, raising awareness at the grassroots level, rehabilitating addicts, training police, and mobilizing community participation—while promising stringent action under a new SOP. He declared that every trafficker will be exposed, every criminal will face justice, and anyone who aided the drug network—inside or outside Jammu Kashmir—will be held accountable under the full force of law.

Between April 11 and May 2, Jammu and Kashmir divisions recorded 481 FIRs in 21 days; 518 drug smugglers and peddlers were sent to jail; 24 houses identified as proceeds of crime were demolished and property worth crores was seized. Kashmir accounted for 26 house attachments, and authorities recommended cancellation of more than 300 driving licences.

Sinha led a foot march from the Tourist Reception Centre to Lal Chowk, joined by students, community leaders, civil society members, MLAs and politicians. A signature campaign was held at Lal Chowk as part of the anti-drug campaign.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha kick-started the 100-day anti-drug campaign 'Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan', described as a time-bound, outcome-oriented initiative. It directs all concerned departments and enforcement agencies to adopt a zero-tolerance approach against drug peddling.